Southfork Ranch is a ranch in Parker, Texas, and a filming location for Dallas (1978-1991), Dallas: J.R. Returns (1996) and Dallas: War of the Ewings (1998). Built in 1970. It is owned by Centurion American Development Group.
Location: 3700 Hogge Road, Parker, Texas, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Parker, Texas
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0375, SRC-0376 - Built in 1970
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0377, SRC-0378 - Appeared in Dallas (tv, 1978-1991) — as Exterior of the Ewing family ranch (Southfork)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0375, SRC-0377 - Appeared in Dallas: J.R. Returns (movie, 1996)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3011, SRC-3413, SRC-11106 - Appeared in Dallas: War of the Ewings (movie, 1998)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3011, SRC-3413, SRC-11106
Ownership history
Current owner — Centurion American Development Group (since 2022)
confidence 95/100 · SRC-0376, SRC-0379, SRC-0378, SRC-3417, SRC-3418, SRC-3662, SRC-3011, SRC-5988, SRC-10143
Previous owners
- Joe Duncan (1970–1984)
confidence 95/100 · SRC-0377, SRC-0378, SRC-3011, SRC-3413, SRC-3414, SRC-3415, SRC-3416
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0375 — Texas Film Commission (Office of the Governor) – Texas Film Trails (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0376 — CoStar (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0377 — Southfork Ranch (official operator site) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0378 — Fort Worth Business Press (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0379 — CandysDirt (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10143 — Centurion American (official) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11106 — DallasTVshow.com – Dallas Locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3011 — Wikipedia – Southfork Ranch (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3413 — Southfork Ranch (official site) — About / Our Origins (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3414 — Discover Dallas Tours — Southfork Ranch (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3415 — D Magazine — "The Real J.R." (June 1989) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3416 — Visit Plano — Venue Spotlight: the Legendary Southfork Ranch (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3417 — Community Impact — Famed Southfork Ranch in Parker sells to Centurion American (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3418 — Dallas Innovates — Southfork Ranch Is Acquired by Centurion American Development Group (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3662 — centurionamerican.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4745 — Southfork Ranch (official site) (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4746 — Visit Plano (Plano CVB tourism board) (Tier 2, tourism_board; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5988 — Sold! Southfork Ranch of Dallas Fame — The Land Report (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Open daily 10am-5pm; guided tours hourly starting 10:15am, last tour 4:15pm (arrive 15 min early)
Admission: Adults $30, Seniors (60+) $25, Children (6-12) $25, ages 5 and under free; military/first responders 10% off (plus 8.25% sales tax)
Frequently asked questions
Where was Dallas filmed?
Southfork Ranch, in Parker, Texas, is a real-world filming location used for Dallas. This property has also appeared on screen in Dallas: J.R. Returns, Dallas: War of the Ewings.
Where was Dallas: J.R. Returns filmed?
Southfork Ranch, in Parker, Texas, is a real-world filming location used for Dallas: J.R. Returns. This property has also appeared on screen in Dallas, Dallas: War of the Ewings.
Where was Dallas: War of the Ewings filmed?
Southfork Ranch, in Parker, Texas, is a real-world filming location used for Dallas: War of the Ewings. This property has also appeared on screen in Dallas, Dallas: J.R. Returns.
Can you visit Southfork Ranch?
Yes — Southfork Ranch is open to the public. Hours: Open daily 10am-5pm; guided tours hourly starting 10:15am, last tour 4:15pm (arrive 15 min early). Admission: Adults $30, Seniors (60+) $25, Children (6-12) $25, ages 5 and under free; military/first responders 10% off (plus 8.25% sales tax).
Where is Southfork Ranch located?
Southfork Ranch is located in Parker, Texas.